punctate adjective. ['pʌŋ(k)teɪt] M18.
[from Latin punctum point + -ATE².]
1. Chiefly Botany, Zoology, & Medicine. Marked or studded with points, dots, spots, etc., or with small depressions resembling punctures; of the nature of or characterized by such markings. M18.

2. Having or coming to a point; pointed. rare. E19.
Also
■ punc'tated adjective E18.

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